1849 Philadelphia mayoral election
The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1849 saw the election of Joel Jones..[1]
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Electoral system
Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Independent | Joel Jones (mayor) | 6,429 | 50.19% | |
| Whig | Charles Gilpin | 6,364 | 49.68% | |
| Other | Other | 16 | 0.13% | |
| Total votes | 12,809 | |||
References
- "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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